UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 258

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 258

Question 11 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements:
  1. Declaring droughts is the prerogative of States, not the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
  2. Temperatures greater than 4.5 degree centigrade above what's usual for the region are considered to be spells of heat waves
  3. Temperatures less than 4.5 degree centigrade in a region are considered to be spells of cold waves
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 Only
B
2 and 3 Only
C
1 and 3 Only
D
1, 2 nor 3
Question 11 Explanation: 
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A play of words: Temperatures less than 4.5 degree centigrade of what's usual for the region are considered to be a spell of cold wave.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-more-droughts-in-india-says-imd/article8093638.ece "

Question 12 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding World Trade Organization (WTO). 1.It monitors national trade policies 2.Geographical Indication is a type of Intellectual Rights Which of the following statements given above are correct ?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 12 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is correct-
    • Functions of WTO
    • Administering WTO trade agreement
    • Forum for trade negotiations
    • Handling trade disputes
  • Monitoring national trade policies
  • Technical assistance and training for developing countries
  • Cooperation with other international organizations

Statement 2 is correct -Types of intellectual property-The areas covered by the TRIPS Agreement.

  • Copyright and related rights
  • Trademarks, including service marks
  • Geographical indications
  • Industrial designs
  • Patents
  • Layout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits
  • Undisclosed information, including trade secrets
Question 13 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about Round Table Conferences is Incorrect:
A
The first Round Table Conference was held in November 1930 at London and it was attendedby the Congress on the condition ofExpansion of viceroy's executive council .
B
Mahatma Gandhi participated in the Third Round Table Conference but returned to India disappointed as no agreement could be reached on the demand of complete independence and on the communal question.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
Question 13 Explanation: 
  • The first Round Table Conference was Held in November 1930 at London and it was boycotted it by the Congress. In January 1931 in order to create a conducive atmosphere for talks.
  • The government lifted the ban on the Congress Party and released its leaders from prison. On 8 March 1931 the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed.
  • As per this pact, Mahatma Gandhi agreed to suspend the Civil-Disobedience Movement and participate in the Second Round Table
  • In September 1931, the Second Round Table Conference was held at London. Mahatma Gandhi participated in the Conference but returned to India disappointed as no agreement could be reached on the demand of complete independence and on the communal question.
  • The third Round Table Conference came to an end in 1932.
  • The Congress again did not take part in it.
  • Nonetheless, in March 1933, the British Government issued a White Paper.
  • Which became the basis for the enactment of the Government of India Act, 1935.
Question 14 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements with respect to Government e-Market place (GeM):
  1. Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries, departments and CPSEs
  2. It functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), Ministry of Commerce
Which of the following codes below given is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 14 Explanation: 
Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries, departments and CPSEs. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement. It is a National Procurement Portal of India. It functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Question 15 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements regarding World Meteorological Organization;
  1. It is a non-governmental organisation coordinating the activities of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services.
  2. India is a member of the WMO.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 15 Explanation: 
Statement 1 is incorrect. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to meteorology (weather), climatology (climate), operational hydrology (water) and other related geophysical sciences. WMO coordinates the activities of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of member states.

Statement 2 is correct. India is a member of the WMO.

There are 15 questions to complete.